TRUCKEE, CA

Free BD & fee CG areas near Boca & Stampede Reservoirs. CG reservations (well ahead of summer) rec.gov. I-80 x194 (Hirschdale Rd). If you came from the W, at end of ramp TL onto paved CR-894AA1 (Stampede Meadows Rd) ~1/2 mi, under interstate to where ramp from E ends. If you came from the E, TL there. 1) Now go 0.25 mi to large pkg area on R under big oak trees, just after crossing bridge, between rd & RR tracks. Free. O/N+? Noisy. Dale/Peggy Free Oct 91 and Dick & Julia Seelye #27951 Sep 98. Last updated by Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 viewed Sep 15. Reval by Paul Codyer #151338 viewed Aug 22.
2) Go 0.25 mi more, just after crossing RR tracks, Boca Townsite Trailhead Pkg (NF) is on R. Gravel lot, also small dirt pkg area under trees. No restrictive signs. Dale/Peggy Free Oct 91 and Dick & Julia Seelye #27951 Sep 98. Last updated by Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 viewed Sep 15. Reval by Paul Codyer #151338 viewed Aug 22.
3) Go ~2.5 mi more, past entry sign to Boca/Stampede Rec Area (camping outside CGs prohibited beyond it), to Boca Rest CG on L. 25 BD sites in 2 adjacent areas. Tables, firerings, pit toilet, dumpster. $17, $5 extra vehicle, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit. Easy dirt rds in CG. On reservoir, scenic, few trees in CG. Dale/Peggy Free Oct 91 and Dick & Julia Seelye #27951 Sep 98. Last updated by Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 viewed Sep 15. Reval by Paul Codyer #151338 viewed Aug 22.
4) Go ~1.5 mi more to Boyington Mill CG on L. ~11 undesignated BD sites. Tables, grills, pit toilet. Same rates/limit as Boca Rest. Rough driving area in CG. Along riv. Dale/Peggy Free Oct 91 and Dick & Julia Seelye #27951 Sep 98. Last updated by Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 viewed Sep 15. Reval by Paul Codyer #151338 viewed Aug 22.
5) Go ~3 mi more, TL at sign for Logger CG (NF), Stampede Dam. Go ~2 mi to 1st CG entrance. 200 sites, tables, fire rings/grills. Threaded potable W spigots, vault toilets, dumpsters. $23, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit. D ($10) ~1/4 mile N of entrance. Some sites reservable: recreation.gov. RV length <45'. CG is on S side of Stampede Reservoir along Little Truckee Riv. Boating, fishing, hiking, off-road trails. No camping outside designated CGs. Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 stayed Sep 15. Updated by Paul Codyer #151338 stayed Aug 22.

Alpine Meadow CG, Martis Creek Lake Rec Area (COE). 25 paved BD sites, tables, firerings, grills. Vault toilets, W, trash service. $20, S/A Pass 1/2. Reservations required, same day included, rec.gov, says 30′ limit but some sites such as 14 fit larger rigs (if you see you fit into a long site, just say you are 30′ & reserve it anyway). 14 day limit. Usually open 5/15–10/15. From I-80 x188 WB (x188B EB) go S on SR-267 4.5 mi toward Lake Tahoe (~1/2 mi past Truckee-Tahoe Airport turnoff), TL toward Martis Creek Lake Rec Area. 39 19.250 -120 07.362. Paved CG rds. Some sites unshaded. 916-639-2342. PHOTO: Dale/Peggy Free Oct 91. Last updated by Patti & Carl Williams #118698 stayed May 22.

Prosser Rec Area (NF). BD sites. Threaded potable W spigots, vault toilets, dumpsters. $20, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit. Open May 15th. Reserve: . Heavily used. Boat ramp. No camping outside designated CGs. From I-80 x189 go ~4 mi N on SR-89. TR at Prosser Rec Area sign, go 1 mi to Lakeside CG, 35 sites, any size RV, most sites pull-along. Do not follow rd past sites. It narrows & no turnaround.
1.5 mi from SR-89, Prosser CG. 29 sites, 43′ RV limit. Curry #2587 & Johnson #4558 Jul 90. Last updated & Feb 16.

Sagehen Creek CG (NF). 10 BD sites, tables, fire rings. Potable W, vault toilets. Free. 14-day limit. From I-80 x189 go ~7 mi N on SR-89, TL at sign “Sagehen Creek Field Station Experimental Forest”, go ~3 mi on narrow bumpy dirt rd. Not suitable for lg RVs. Elev 6500′. Dale/Peggy Free stayed Oct 91. Updated Feb 16.

Lower Little Truckee CG (NF). 15 sites. Threaded potable W spigots, vault toilets, dumpsters. $20, S/A Pass 1/2. Reservations (well ahead of summer) rec.gov. 14-day limit. From I-80 x189 go ~11.3 mi N on SR-89. 35′ RV limit. Clyde W Sisler #109916 viewed Jun 14. Updated by Paul Codyer #151338 viewed Aug 22.

Upper Little Truckee CG (NF). 15 sites. Threaded potable W spigots, vault toilets, dumpsters. $20, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit. Reservations (well ahead of summer) rec.gov. From I-80 x189 go ~11.8 mi N on SR-89. 45′ RV limit. Clyde W Sisler #109916 viewed Jun 14. Updated by Paul Codyer #151338 viewed Aug 22.

Lake of the Woods CG (NF). ~15 BD spots. Free. 14-day limit. From I-80 x189 go ~14.2 mi N on SR-89, TL on FR-07/Henness Pass Rd (paved), go ~7 mi, TR at sign for Lake of the Woods, go 2 mi (rock rd, a little rough), TL at FS info sign, go 1/4 mi to camping areas. 39.4989 -120.39337. ~30′ max RV. Mike & Debbie Cummings #103943 Aug 11. Updated Feb 16.

Sno-Park (NF), lg paved pkg area. Fee & other details see CA Note 8) SNO-PARKS below. From I-80 x189 go ~14.3 mi N on SR-89, on L. Spotty Verizon. Clyde W Sisler #109916 stayed Jun 14. Updated by Paul Codyer #151338 stayed Aug 22.

Cold Creek CG (NF). 13 sites. Threaded potable W spigots, vault toilets, dumpsters. $16, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit. Reservable. From I-80 x189 go ~17.8 mi N on SR-89, on L. 30′ RV limit. Clyde W Sisler #109916 viewed Jun 14. Updated Feb 16.

Cottonwood Creek CG (NF). 27 sites. Threaded potable W spigots, vault toilets, dumpsters. $20, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit. Reservable. From I-80 x189 go ~18 mi N on SR-89, on R. 36′ RV limit. Clyde W Sisler #109916 viewed Jun 14. Updated by Vicki & Mark Sherouse #97839 stayed Jun 20.

Granite Flat CG (NF). 74 BD sites. Vault toilets. Potable W spigots. $22, S/A Pass 1/2. 14 day limit. Reservable. Open mid-May to mid-Oct. W end of Truckee, I-80 x185, go S ~1.7 mi on SR-89. Paved rds & sites, some OK for lg rigs. Minor leveling needed. Subject to reservations during main season wkends. Some shade. Along Little Truckee Riv. Heavy hwy noise during day. Good Verizon. Don France #103279 Jan 12. Updated by Phil & Karon Noll #76483 stayed Aug 17.

Goose Meadow CG (NF). 25 gravel sites in 2 loops. Threaded W spigots, pit toilets, dumpsters. $22, S/A Pass 1/2. Reservable (recommended in summer), rec.gov. 14 day limiit. 3 mi W of town, I-80 x185, go 4.5 mi S on SR-89, on L. 39.259 -120.209. Between Truckee Riv & hwy. ~30′ max rig size, a few sites larger. Few sites level. Hwy noise. Great verizon. Paul Codyer #151338 stayed Jul 22.